Sodium silicate (E550)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sodium silicate (E550) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 12 products in our database, 5 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E550
- E-number
- E550
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 12 products (5 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sodium silicate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sodium silicate.
Popular products with Sodium silicate
d NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 3 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 Sodium silicate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sodium silicate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 
a NOVA 3 How to spot Sodium silicate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sodium silicate?
In our database, Sodium silicate most often appears in chocolate mousses, instant pasta, biscuits and cereals and their products.
How many products contain Sodium silicate?
12 published products on Foodmetria list Sodium silicate, including 5 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.